
Rang Rasiya(2014)
Hindi132 mins
Rang Rasiya (2014) is a 132-minute Hindi film directed by Ketan Mehta. Starring Nandana Sen, Gaurav dwivedi and Paresh Rawal. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Rang Rasiya stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2014.
Director:Ketan Mehta
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 7 November 2014
- Director
- Ketan Mehta
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
This story follows a famous 19th-century painter in India. It shows his life and his artistic journey, highlighting his impact on art and culture during that period.
“He painted gods. He defied tradition.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
132Minutes
HindiLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date7 November 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsColours of Passion · Rang Rasiya
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitycorruptionlovejustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Raja Ravi Varma' but was changed to 'Rang Rasiya' for release.
- It faced significant censorship delays due to its bold depiction of nudity and themes of artistic freedom.
- The movie's production design meticulously recreated 19th-century settings and Ravi Varma's famous paintings.
- Lead actor Randeep Hooda prepared by learning to paint and studying the painter's life for months.
- A major subplot involves the controversy around Varma's paintings of Hindu goddesses, which upset orthodox groups.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release in India, partly due to its adult certification and niche subject.
- Director Ketan Mehta first conceived the project in the late 1990s, but it took over a decade to make.




